Ill. Officials Give 26 Environmental Awards
Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008 | Updated 9:51 PM CST
Lt. Governor Pat Quinn presented the 2006 Environmental Hero Awards to 24 citizens, cities, and groups in recognition of their commitment to environmental health and protection.
CHICAGO -- State officials have presented 26 "Environmental Hero Awards" to individuals and groups who have shown commitment to environmental health and protection.
Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn said those receiving the awards have done a lot of work to make Illinois a cleaner and better place to live.
Those winning awards include Mike Coy, a science teacher at Northside Prep High School. He's the founder of the Chicago school's Club for Alternative Sources of Energy.
Other winners include Resurrection Lutheran Church, which has installed a solar hot water system and the Little Village Environmental Justice Organization. The Chicago group has helped local gardeners promote healthy lifestyles and communities.
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Posted Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008 - 9:46 PM CST
